Rolex Manufacturing Engineer - Decoration

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Jul 6, 2026

About Rolex

Rolex is a benchmark of Swiss watchmaking excellence, renowned for precision, enduring design and uncompromising craftsmanship. As an employer, the Maison offers a culture shaped by mastery, discretion and long-term commitment, where engineers, artisans, designers and corporate specialists contribute to products built to transcend generations. Its Geneva-based heritage is matched by a global outlook, rigorous standards and significant investment in training, innovation and responsible excellence. Employees join an institution that values technical depth, collaborative discipline and meticulous attention to detail, offering the opportunity to advance within one of the world’s most respected luxury brands.

Rolex seeks a Manufacturing Engineer – Decoration in Bienne, Switzerland. Design and optimize watch component decoration processes.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define programming strategies, associated tools, and influential manufacturing parameters
  • Conduct equipment setup, programme development, and homologation procedures
  • Ensure precise definition of product specifications throughout operations in collaboration with industrialization specialists, draughtsmen, and methods personnel
  • Share strategies and processes throughout all industrialization phases
  • Train and support users during process transfers from industrialization to production
  • Maintain continuous technological surveillance within the decoration domain

Qualifications

  • CFC (Federal Diploma of Competence) in polymechanics or micromechanics, or equivalent qualification
  • Confirmed experience in watch component decoration processes
  • Knowledge of watch component manufacturing or quality control procedures
  • Technical aptitude with genuine curiosity and openness to emerging technologies
  • Strong analytical and synthetic thinking capabilities

Skills

Process design and optimization Equipment programming and validation Product specification definition Technical documentation Quality control procedures Team training and change management

Experience

Confirmed professional experience in the decoration sector for watch components and horology manufacturing or quality control.

Education

CFC (Federal Diploma of Competence) in polymechanics, micromechanics, or equivalent technical certification.

Workplace

The role is situated in Bienne, Bern, Switzerland.

Benefits

Stimulating work environment, excellent working conditions, flexible work arrangements, and premium social benefits.

Culture

Rolex fosters a workplace culture defined by precision, excellence, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. As an employer, the company offers a disciplined yet collaborative environment where long-term thinking, continuous improvement, and attention to detail guide every aspect of work.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Rolex

Rolex Manufacturing Engineer - Decoration

Bienne, Switzerland

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